Strasbourg vs Breidablik: will Strasbourg hold on to first place in the UEFA Conference League?
In the Matchday 6 fixture of the UEFA Conference League, Strasbourg will face Breidablik on Thursday, 18 December, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET. I am offering a betting pick for this encounter.
Strasbourg vs Breidablik: match facts and head-to-head
- Strasbourg have already secured their place in the round of 16 of the UEFA Conference League.
- Breidablik have lost just once in their previous five matches.
- Strasbourg have recorded only one win in their last four games.
- In their last seven home matches, Strasbourg have suffered just one defeat.
- Only 8% of Breidablik’s matches this season have ended in a clean-sheet victory, compared to 30% for Strasbourg.
- Just 9% of Strasbourg’s matches this campaign have ended in a scoreless defeat, while Breidablik stand at 31%.
- In four of their last ten matches, Strasbourg have scored more than 1.5 goals, a figure matched by Breidablik.
- Strasbourg and Breidablik have never faced each other in competitive head-to-head history.
Strasbourg vs Breidablik: match preview
For Strasbourg, everything has already been decided in this edition of the UEFA Conference League league phase. After five rounds, they have collected 13 points. The French side hold a four-point cushion over ninth place and are guaranteed to finish no lower than eighth. Strasbourg defeated Aberdeen 1–0, Crystal Palace 2–1, Häcken 2–1 and Slovan Bratislava 2–1, while also drawing 1–1 with Jagiellonia. Strong results have secured them a direct ticket to the round of 16.
Breidablik are still fighting for a place in the play-offs. After five matches, the team have picked up five points and currently sit 27th in the table. They trail the 24th-placed side by two points, which is not an insurmountable gap. However, even with a win, other teams could still overtake Breidablik. Iceland’s domestic championship has already concluded, meaning Breidablik are focusing exclusively on their Conference League fixtures.
Probable line-ups
- Strasbourg: Penders; Doue, Doukoure, Omobamidele, Sobol; Amougou, Lemarechal, Luis; Godo, Amo-Ameyaw; Moreira
- Breidablik: Einarsson; Valgeirsson, Muminovic, Margeirsson, Ingvarsson; Steindorsson, A. Jonsson, Gunlaugsson; Omarsson, Thorsteinsson, Bjarnason
Prediction
Strasbourg have already taken care of their play-off objectives, but they also have the opportunity to retain first place in the standings. In my view, they are the clear favourites in this matchup. I believe they will secure a win, and my suggested bet is Strasbourg’s individual total over 2.5 goals.
